Private New York City Food Tour of East Village and Greenwich Village
Overview
Two neighborhoods, East Village and Greenwich Village, highlight this private food tour that combines culinary delights with New York sights. Begin at Tompkins Square Park, rich in historical significance, before indulging in artisan coffee and dessert at a top coffee spot.
- 🍽️ Taste delicious artisan coffee and dessert at one of the best coffee places in New York.
- 🏙️ Visit the distinctive Little Tokyo neighborhood and see the legendary New York University.
- 🌳 Relax at Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden, enjoying the calm atmosphere.
- 🛍️ Stroll along Bleecker Street, filled with charming stores and historic landmarks, with time for shopping.
- 🍝 Enjoy lunch at Italian La Lanterna di Vittorio as part of your culinary experience.
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- Iconic places for photo shoot
- 2 food experiences
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Friendly and professional local guide
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Private tour
- Flexible customizable itinerary
- Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
- Multiple start times available
- Gratuities
- Extra food, not included in the tour description
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Return details
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Tompkins Square ParkThis tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. Begin your tour at Tompkins Park. Since being founded in 1850, it has seen numerous events including insurrections, conflicts between police and emigrants or homeless people. But nowadays nothing reminds you about these events. Just enjoy this quiet green zone with lovely atmosphere and beautiful plants including a great collection of elm-trees. Then cozy up at one of the best coffee places of the city chosen for you by your local guide. You’ll have a chance to choose the place you like and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with mouth-watering desserts.
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East VillageAfter a sweet break plunge into Japanese culture while visiting Little Tokyo neighborhood. This is a piece of Japan in the center of New York. Experience a unique mix of cultures in this authentic place.
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See the legendary New York University which is alma mater to probably the highest numbers of students in the world annually. Being highly prestigious, this University produces a great quantity of millionaires, billionaires and winners of various awards including 36 Nobel Prize Winners.
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Bleecker St. RecordsHave a walk along charming Bleecker Street which has saved its old fascination.
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Father Demo SquareAfter feeling the spirit of knowledge, students’ life and success, chill out while having a stroll at Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden – small and lovely green zones with a beautiful landscape, soothing green colors and relaxing vibes.
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Our Lady Of Pompeii ChurchSmall stores, a great variety of restaurants and cafes of all cuisines, historic landmarks like Bayard–Condict Building built in 1899 or Our Lady of Pompeii Church built in 1929 and bohemian atmosphere will make you fall in love with this wonderful place.
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Greenwich VillageTo continue your food destination take your time to visit one of numerous stores to buy high-quality products. The choice is really wide: Raffetto’s Pasta shop founded in 1906, Italian Faicco Market, a treasury of coffee and tea - McNulty's Tea and Coffee founded in 1895, Murray’s Cheese or Rocco’s Pastry with extremely tasty cakes. The guide will advise you the top places to buy food in New York.
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Little ItalyNow it's time to check if Italian food in New York is same delicious as in Italy. Have a lunch at La Lanterna di Vittorio with any traditional dish of your choice like pasta, lasagna, pizza, carpaccio, panini… Great service, the food to die for, beautiful interior and a small romantic garden – this is one-of-a-kind food experience to have in New York.
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Washington Square ParkComplete your tour at Washington Square Park – a pretty green zone with monumental Triumphal Arch and beautiful fountain. Explore the life of New Yorkers and feel yourself like a local here. After the tour get recommendations from your guide of how to have a good time in Greenwich Village.